Police in LaGrange, Ga., have arrested Jerry Stephens and charged him with criminal attempt armed robbery.

Police responded to the area of South Greenwood Street at Ridge Street around 6:30 p.m. Sunday in reference to a possible robbery.

The victim said he was approached by a man on a bike who pulled a knife and demanded money. The victim said he told the man he had no money and the man rode away. The victim followed the man on the bike and called 911. Police took Stephens into custody.

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